How far is Oakland, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Oakland, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Paterson.
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Start on Alloway-Woodstown Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Alloway-Woodstown Road
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Continue on Alloway Road
1781 ft · 53 sec · Alloway Road
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Turn left onto Bailey Street
2530 ft · 1 min · Bailey Street
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Turn right onto Harding Highway
1076 ft · 14 sec · Harding Highway
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Continue on West Avenue
2332 ft · 34 sec · West Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1122 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North J Route45
4 mi · 6 min · North J Route45
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Turn left onto Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road
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Turn left onto Swedesboro Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn left onto NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Paterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41.4 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Oakland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Paterson?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Oakland and 60.9 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 109.98 mi (176.99 km).
#1 Oakland
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 12,841 |
| Coordinates | 39.5987200, -75.3413000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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